Ravi Tiku’s Perspective: Decoding Today’s Headlines
The news tells you what happened. We decode why it matters.
Analysis of America’s influence on global politics, economics, diplomacy, security and the changing balance of world power.
Trump’s remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego sparked controversy after he appeared to suggest that the destruction of American cities could be a “small price to pay.” The wider context, however, points to …
Hōlei Sea Arch before and after its collapse into the Pacific Ocean in September 2026. USGS via AP. A landmark that had stood on Hawaii’s rugged southern coastline for roughly 550 years is gone. …
Beyond the dinner: How AI, chips and business are reshaping U.S.-China relations. When Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a White House state dinner on September 24, 2026, the guest list sent …
The US House of Representatives has again challenged President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military operations against Iran without congressional approval. On September 15, the House passed a war powers resolution by 220-204, with …
The brave US Airman who was downed by Iranian attack, shown climbing the mountain after getting seriously injured thus avoiding the Iranian forces. The downing of a U.S. F-15E fighter jet over Iran in …
America’s diesel price crossing $6 a gallon is more than a record at the pump. It is a signal of a broader supply and inflation problem. The price of diesel in the United States …
Trump’s $5,000 Promise: Election Strategy or Economic Relief? President Donald Trump has put a striking new proposal at the center of the 2026 US midterm election debate: a $5,000 payment to every adult American …